diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 8cac5866..aff113a0 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -5,6 +5,11 @@ All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 
+## [[2.0.5]](https://github.com/nubenetes/awesome-kubernetes/releases/tag/v2.0.5) - 2026-05-25
+
+### Changed
+- **Visual Identity Modernization**: Replaced the legacy car favicon with a modern "Gemini construction car" PNG (256x256) across all portal versions (V1, V2, and Archive) to improve search engine presentation and brand aesthetics.
+
 ## [[2.0.4]](https://github.com/nubenetes/awesome-kubernetes/releases/tag/v2.0.4) - 2026-05-25
 
 ### Added
diff --git a/GEMINI.md b/GEMINI.md
index 40571227..10aaba33 100644
--- a/GEMINI.md
+++ b/GEMINI.md
@@ -352,6 +352,7 @@ The bot must rotate between profiles to avoid detection:
     - **Native GitHub Pages**: Migrated deployment to use native artifacts instead of the `gh-pages` branch for improved security and speed.
     - **CI/CD Caching**: Implemented `cache: pip` via `requirements.txt` to significantly speed up build times.
     - **V2 Elite Cyber Cloud Aesthetic**: Upgraded UI with high-contrast pure black backgrounds, neon cyan accents, advanced glassmorphism, and hover glow effects.
+    - **Visual Identity Modernization**: Replaced the legacy car favicon with a new modern "Gemini construction car" PNG to improve search engine appearance and brand consistency.
     - **MkDocs Features Enabled**: Activated native Privacy Plugin (GDPR compliance), Pruned Navigation (performance), Social Cards in V1, Code Copy, Tab Sync, and Tooltips.
     - **Announce Banner**: Added a global announcement banner to V1 directing users to the V2 Elite Portal.
     - **Resilient Architectural Refinements (Phase 2)**:
diff --git a/docs/images/favicon-modern.png b/docs/images/favicon-modern.png
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..5618042c
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diff --git a/mkdocs-v1-archive.yml b/mkdocs-v1-archive.yml
index f60bca0c..5bed9371 100644
--- a/mkdocs-v1-archive.yml
+++ b/mkdocs-v1-archive.yml
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ theme:
   icon:
     logo: logo
     repo: fontawesome/brands/github
-  favicon: images/favicon-car.png
+  favicon: images/favicon-modern.png
   palette:
     - scheme: default
       primary: indigo
diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml
index 8584bb32..ed226282 100644
--- a/mkdocs.yml
+++ b/mkdocs.yml
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ edit_uri: ""
 theme:
   name: material
   prev_next_buttons_location: both
-  favicon: images/favicon-car.png
+  favicon: images/favicon-modern.png
   icon:
     logo: logo
     repo: fontawesome/brands/github
diff --git a/v2-mkdocs.yml b/v2-mkdocs.yml
index b60d0f75..7268925c 100644
--- a/v2-mkdocs.yml
+++ b/v2-mkdocs.yml
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ edit_uri: "edit/master/v2-docs/"
 theme:
   name: material
   language: en
-  favicon: images/favicon-car.png
+  favicon: images/favicon-modern.png
   palette:
     - media: "(prefers-color-scheme: light)"
       scheme: default