Popular Science has named Tartan Racing's self-driving SUV, Boss, to its 21st annual "Best of What's New" list, featured in the magazine's December issue.

A year ago, Boss won the $2 million DARPA Urban Challenge race in Victorville, Calif. "Boss drove the course at up to 30 mph and took corners hard, finishing almost 20 minutes faster than its closest competitor," the magazine reports. "Its performance suggests that self-driving cars might not be so far off after all."

Other automobile innovations making the list include Honda's first hydrogen-powered production car, Ford's high-mileage Ecoboost engines and Audi's speed-sensitive dynamic steering system. Read article