Mexican conglomerate Alfa said its autoparts unit Nemak plans to build a new plant to supply German carmaker Volkswagen in Russia, representing a $80 million investment. The plant, which should begin operation in 2015, will manufacture cylinder heads and engine blocks for a new high-technology motor for Volkswagen in Russia, according to a statement. Russian law requires auto manufacturers in the country to use mostly locally produced parts, the statement said. Monterrey-based Alfa, which also groups phone services and petrochemicals companies, earlier this week reported a sharply lower second-quarter profit hurt by charges at its petrochemical unit. (Reuters)