By Ilaria Grasso Macola Volkswagen’s new chief executive Thomas Schafer has made a u-turn in the company’s strategy, focusing on reducing “the portfolio of models” as well as introducing “proper vehicles.” “We need to get back our spirit, our heart, and create new iconic people’s cars,” Schafer told the Sunday Times. The German manufacturer has been through a turbulent few months, plagued by unsatisfactory results, boardroom reshuffles and production issues. In July the group’s chief executive Herbert Diess was reportedly fired after delays in the development of software set back the launch of…