Asbury Automotive Group announced its fourth quarter results on Wednesday, joining the list of automotive groups that reported record quarterly and yearly share earnings to round out 2014.

On the used-vehicle front, Asbury’s used-vehicle retail revenue rose roughly 12 percent in 2014, up to $1.53 billion. The company's total retail used gross profit rose to $130 million, an increase of nearly 7 percent over 2013’s result.

The company moved 75,173 total used retail units last year, an 8-percent increase year-over-year. Same-store sales came in at 72,868 units, a 5-percent increase over last year’s numbers.

In the fourth quarter, Asbury sold 18,205 used retail units overall, a 9-percent increase over 2013’s Q4. On a same-store basis, the company sold 17,553 used retail units, a 5-percent year-over-year increase.

“Our performance this quarter was highlighted by solid growth in new and used vehicle sales, combined with strong growth in parts and service,” said David Hult, Asbury’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. “We look forward to 2015 as we continue to build a culture focused on continuous improvement and exceptional customer service.”

Among the company’s records, Asbury reports a record Q4 adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $1.07 per diluted share, a 22 percent increase over 2013’s Q4. For the year, the adjusted EPS from continuing operations increased by 24 percent, up to $4.37 per diluted share.

“Asbury is pleased to announce another record fourth quarter adjusted EPS from continuing operations,” said Craig Monaghan, Asbury’s president and chief executive officer. “The overall automotive retail and lending environments remain strong. We will continue to execute our two-part strategy: to drive operational excellence and to deploy capital to its highest returns.”