The Opel Insignia (from Lat. insigne = the emblem/badge) is a large family car engineered and produced by the German automaker Opel. Production of the Insignia began in 2008 as a replacement for the Opel Vectra. Opel launched the vehicle at the 2008 British International Motor Show in London on 23rd July as the Vauxhall Insignia, reflecting the Vauxhall brand that is unique to the United Kingdom.