The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has launched an arson investigation after a car caught on fire at a St. John's car dealership early Tuesday.

Police were told about the fire at City Honda on Kenmount Road just after 4 a.m.

Crews with the St. John's Regional Fire Department put out the fire after someone reported it to them.

Police said a nearby vehicle was also damaged.

The RNC's identification section was called to the scene, and will be helping the force's fire investigation unit.