Opel Vectra was a car produced by the German carmaker Opel from 1988 through 2008 , and branded as Opel in Europe ( except for GB ) , South Africa , China , Singapore , Japan , Taiwan , Vauxhall in Great Britain , Holden in Australia and in New Zealand , and Chevrolet in Latin America , Thailand , Indonesia , Philippines , depending on the market .
The Vectra was introduced in 1988 as a replacement to the Opel Ascona and itself was replaced in 2008 by the Opel Insignia .